066 - Multiple Sclerosis Stop Working - Real Life 2
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In this episode Bron continues to talk to Roger Cook, but also 2 other guests - Rachael Tomlinson and Martin Baum. Roger Cook, was diagnosed early in his working career and is now effectively retired on medical grounds but volunteers with the MS Society and as an expert patient. Martin is a published author and Blogger in the MS community. Rachael is also an MS Blogger having had to leave conventional employment in the NHS. Bron Continues the discussion topics around retirement with MS, ill health retirement and changes in life as a consequence.  She talks to 3 guests - Roger Cook, who was also a guest on the previous episode (episode 065), Martin Baum who has featured in a previous episode of The MS Show (episode 048), and Rachael Tomlinson who has previously told her diagnosis story (episodes 9 and 910).  The episode includes a useful  discussion around making sure you get best advice from people before making any specific decisions about leaving employment - and the various forms that this can take. Rachael talks frankly about what happened to her and how much differently she would handle it if given another opportunity.   Get in Touch: Email the show: [email protected] Find Bron on social media using these handles:    Bron Webster    Multiple Success There's a website too: https://www.multiplesuccess.co.uk and a friendly and helpful Facebook group for people impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. Ask to join the group by answering the questions here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/multiplesclerosisukhelpmultiplesuccesscommunity © Bron Webster 2021  
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